Conflict and Health
2007
Conflict and Health: A New Perspective on Global Health and Human Rights
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Sonal Singh, James J. Orbinski, Edward J. Mills
Conclusion
The journal aims to explore the connections between health, human rights, and conflict while promoting evidence-based practices in humanitarian responses.
Supporting Evidence
- Health professionals have a duty to report on health and human rights among vulnerable populations.
- The journal aims to develop an evidence base for humanitarian responses.
- Open access will promote interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Takeaway
This article talks about how health and human rights are connected, especially in places affected by war, and how we need to gather better evidence to help people in need.
Potential Biases
The humanitarian field has been slow to adopt rigorous data collection methods due to ethical concerns and lack of funding.
Limitations
The article notes that existing publications often fail to address the complex relationship between health and conflict adequately.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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